Manual Wheelchairs
Manual wheelchairs from standard folding chairs to ultra lightweight and tilt frames, grouped by the Ontario ADP classification.
Manual wheelchairs here are grouped the way Ontario's Assistive Devices Program classifies them, from Type 1 through Type 5. If you are working towards ADP funding, that structure will already be familiar from the paperwork. If you are not, it is still a useful way to narrow things down, because the types run roughly from occasional use towards full time use, and from fixed frames towards frames configured around one person.
The five types in brief
Type 1 is a standard folding chair, supplied in stock sizes. It suits occasional use, short trips and situations where someone is mostly being pushed.
Type 2 is a lightweight folding chair, generally in the 25 to 38 lb range, with removable arms and swing away footrests. It suits an active user who is in the chair regularly.
Type 3 covers lightweight chairs with the adjustment an active full time user needs, including an adjustable centre of gravity, quick release axles and anti-tippers.
Type 4 is the ultra lightweight class, generally under 25 lbs, usually rigid rather than folding, for people who propel independently all day and where every pound matters.
Type 5 covers manual tilt chairs, for someone who cannot shift their own weight and needs the seat frame to tilt for pressure relief and posture.
Which type applies to you
The category on an ADP application is determined by the authorizer assessing you, usually an occupational therapist or physiotherapist, based on your mobility needs rather than on preference. The descriptions above are an orientation, not eligibility criteria. ADP funds up to 75 percent of the approved price for eligible Ontario residents, and the current rules are published by the Ministry of Health.
If you are not sure where to start, contact us. We can talk through the options before an assessment, and we handle the ADP paperwork for clients who qualify.
In Manual Wheelchairs
Manual Wheelchair Accessories
5 products
Cushions, holders and covers that adapt a manual wheelchair to the person using it and the weather it goes out in.
Type 1 Manual Wheelchairs
8 products
Standard folding manual wheelchairs in a range of seat widths, for everyday mobility indoors and out.
Type 2 Manual Wheelchairs
5 products
Lightweight manual wheelchairs sized and specified to the individual, for people who use a wheelchair regularly rather than occasionally.
Type 3 Manual Wheelchairs
11 products
Lightweight manual wheelchairs with an adjustable centre of gravity and quick release axles, for very active full time users.
Type 4 Manual Wheelchairs
3 products
Ultra lightweight rigid manual wheelchairs, generally under 25 lbs, built to the individual for people who propel themselves all day.
Type 5 Manual Wheelchairs
18 products
Manual tilt wheelchairs for people who cannot shift their own weight, where pressure relief and postural support are the priority.
Drive Medical Viper Plus GT Wheelchair 18"
A lightweight folding wheelchair with an 18 inch seat and unusually broad adjustment: seat depth, back height, back angle and seat height all change to suit.
Drive Medical Viper Plus GT Wheelchair 22"
A lightweight folding wheelchair with a 22 inch seat and a 350 lb capacity, with adjustable back height, back angle and seat height.
Future Mobility Orion III Tilt Wheelchair
A tilt-in-space wheelchair with 3 to 45 degrees of tilt, optional recline, and a complete seating system included as standard.
Future Mobility Super Chair for Kids Tilt Wheelchair
A paediatric tilt wheelchair that grows with the child in both width and depth, with a complete seating system included.
Ki Mobility Liberty Tilt Wheelchair
A tilt-in-space wheelchair in folding or rigid form, with 20 degrees of tilt and a gas strut specified to the user's weight.
Build Your OwnKi Mobility Little Wave Arc Tilt Wheelchair
The lightest paediatric folding tilt-in-space wheelchair, with 45 degrees of tilt and a folded size that fits in an ordinary car.
Build Your OwnKi Mobility Little Wave Clik XP Wheelchair
Low stock
A rigid wheelchair for children built around growth, with in-frame width expansion and a growth kit included in the XP base price.
Build Your OwnMWC5 - Permobil PDG Stellar GLT
PDG Fuze T50 Tilt Wheelchair
A manual tilt-in-space wheelchair with 50 degrees of tilt around the centre of gravity, and a frame that comes apart without tools for an ordinary car.
Build Your OwnPowerPlus Extreme Tilt Wheelchair
A Canadian made tilt wheelchair whose front seat height stays constant through the tilt, with a recessed frame for foot propelling.
Build Your OwnPowerPlus STP Super Tilt Plus Wheelchair
Low stock
A Canadian made tilt wheelchair with up to 55 degrees of tilt on dual cylinders, a tilt indicator, and most adjustments made without tools.
Quickie Access Tilt Wheelchair
A manual tilt wheelchair that pivots at the knee, keeping the feet stable through the tilt, with a low seat for foot propelling and table access.
Quickie IRIS Tilt Wheelchair
A highly configurable tilt-in-space wheelchair with pre-set tilt ranges chosen to suit the person, True Fit growth and capacity to 400 lbs.
Build Your OwnQuickie SR45 Tilt Wheelchair
Low stock
A manual tilt wheelchair with a full 45 degrees of tilt and IRIS rotation in space, which keeps the chair compact and reduces shear on the skin.
Standard Manual Wheelchair - 18"
Low stock
A standard 18 inch manual wheelchair on a lightweight folding aluminum frame, weighing around 34 lbs, with a 300 lb capacity.
Standard Manual Wheelchair - 22"
Low stock
A 22 inch wide manual wheelchair on a folding steel frame, rated to 400 lbs, for users who need more room than a standard width chair allows.
Zippie IRIS Children's Tilt Wheelchair
A tilt-in-space wheelchair for children that rotates around the child's centre of gravity, so tilting stays light and the wheelbase stays short.
Zippie TS Children's Tilt Wheelchair
The original paediatric tilt-in-space wheelchair, with 45 degrees of tilt, up to 5 inches of depth growth and the widest option range in its category.
We're here for your questions.
Client, caregiver or therapist — good decisions start with good information. Our team is available seven days a week to help you choose and to check funding eligibility.